NZCity's annual celebration of Christmas with awesome prize giveaways, competitions and lots more! Visit the 24 Days of Xmas web site for your chance to win one or more of over 30 fantastic prizes in two separate competitions. http://home.nzcity.co.nz/24daysofxmas/

A fun event held at the Wanaka Bullock Bar every October. Challenges includes backing a trailer, changing a car wheel, sprinting a jetboat, tipping a ram into the shearing position...http://www.perfectwomancompetition.co.nz/

The Food Show is New Zealand's premier food event, providing one place for foodies, gourmets and connoisseurs to experience the widest possible range of food and drink. It also showcases kitchen equipment, entertainment supplies and cooking aids, through a mixture of sampling, seminars, demonstrations and great show specials.http://www.foodshow.co.nz/

Tauranga’s a buzz... We will treat you to over 90 stunning gardens and the largest ever exhibition of local artists - the best this region has to offer on display for you over seven fun filled days of creativity, inspiration, music, art, entertainment and friends.http://www.gardenandartfest.co.nz/

Queenstown's Winter Festival is a 10-day non-stop programme of over 60 events, encompassing sport, art, music, comedy, food, wine, fashion, the zany and everything in between. This is a fabulous party that should not be missed so come join in the fun from June 26 - July 05, 2009http://www.winterfestival.co.nz/

In the tradition of the Grand Traverse, the Southern Traverse is a race for teams through some of the toughest terrain in the South Island. With high mountain passes, rivers and lakes, the course challenges all who enter.http://www.southerntraverse.com